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Post by John L on Oct 14, 2014 18:09:47 GMT 12
...... they were all burned on sight. It seems like it, sometimes......
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 14, 2014 18:52:22 GMT 12
Ah, whoops. I meant burned on site. Haha
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Post by Mustang51 on Oct 15, 2014 7:15:48 GMT 12
Anything further guys? Have any pollies expressed an interest?
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chook
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Post by chook on Oct 29, 2014 12:03:42 GMT 12
Just a heads up that Courtesy have put up more photos of this project. Interesting there is a panel marked 88330 that (according to ADF Serials) might be from NZ5631? I'm happy to donate $ if any fund gets off the ground.
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Post by shorty on Oct 29, 2014 16:35:04 GMT 12
I'd toss in a grand too if it's heading to the Air Force Museum
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Post by TS on Oct 29, 2014 16:52:10 GMT 12
Hmmm, Like I have said before once I win lotto she's mine....
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Post by angelsonefive on Oct 30, 2014 9:26:11 GMT 12
I did find one though that had the straight tips, so maybe it was only the first batch of our Corsairs that had these. Really? Could you post the link or the photo? Also be careful about identifying them as RNZAF as the barred FAA roundel has caused some people to think they were RNZAF. Hello Baz, Sorry for the tardy reply, but I have only come back to this thread today. The Corsair pic. is definitely one of an RNZAF plane, but is taken with it on the ground and from a distance of, at a guess, about 20 meters. As well, the sharpness of the image is not of the highest. Looking at it again carefully I have come to the conclusion that the shape of the one visible wingtip could be interpreted either way. I do not have a link, but will try to email the pic. to you as an attachment.
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Post by baz62 on Oct 30, 2014 11:43:28 GMT 12
Ok although I am fairly certain only the FAA used the clipped wings and our Corsairs were suppiled from US stock, intended for their units and then onto us which is why we had to paint out the star. Did any of our Corsairs get painted in RNZAF markings at the factory?
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Post by trx850 on Nov 3, 2014 19:33:17 GMT 12
Hi Baz. None were 'factory painted' with the RNZAF roundels. All were added either at Espiritu Santo, Los Negros, or back here at Hobsonville.
Also, no clipped wing tips, as all Kiwi Corsairs came from US Navy or US Marines depots.
Cheers, Pete M.
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Post by trx850 on Nov 3, 2014 20:54:52 GMT 12
And to add further to my post, here's some 'screen grabs' from the National Film Unit vid posted the other day! Quick and nasty, but some of the few pics of the FG-1D's being assembled and test flown at Los Negros. Note the first two shots still have the US Stars and Bars. Readying for test flight. RNZAF roundels now added. FG-1D NZ5643, later to go to Japan with No.14 Squadron. Note the smaller than usual fuselage roundels, and they also have the white bars parallel, not with the usual overpainted offset (seen on the underwing roundel)! Cheers, Pete M.
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kiwiwreckdiver
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Post by kiwiwreckdiver on Nov 8, 2014 4:22:17 GMT 12
this obviously has strong ties to NZ and she belongs there. would be great see her back downunder, but I think it would be even better to see her flying. RNZAF doesn't have the money for this kind of deal sadly.
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Post by aeromedia on Nov 8, 2014 8:46:01 GMT 12
Ask yourself this question. Do you want to see it preserved here PERMANENTLY or see it fly, for however long. Flying restorations are owned by private interests and inevitably get sold at some point. Airframes in well-established national collections stay. Simple as that. It's not even a question for me. If the thing is THAT important to us, Wigram is the place for it.
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Post by aeromedia on Nov 8, 2014 8:53:46 GMT 12
The money obviously wouldn't come from the RNZAF. It would need to come from a national heritage fund. I have correspondence and dialogue happening at government and museum level well underway. Beyond that, I don't intend to expand any further until and if there is a way forward. An initiative has been taken though. Im trying, as an individual with a track-record in acquiring several important types for a museum, to put the necessary parties together. Patience is a virtue.
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Post by suthg on Nov 8, 2014 9:33:57 GMT 12
Well done Peter!! If there is an avenue for personal funds to be provided into a collection albeit a small total, perhaps more towards the Museum to make the receiving end more positive then acknowledge that we may, in drips and drops, dribs and drabs, provide a fund, or ongoing sustenance for this project if it proceeds. I am sure there are others like myself, who would love to see this project proceed and who can provide some minor support. Yes it would be great if one benefactor could step up and guarantee some funds for whichever stage, but we cannot live on hope and false promises. It may have to be done with govt (National Heritage) support initially.
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kiwiwreckdiver
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Post by kiwiwreckdiver on Nov 8, 2014 11:50:57 GMT 12
When you put it like that certainly dose sound better, as much I love seeing a airworthy corsair doing her whistling death dive on the crowds, you do strike a good point she will be in NZ for the rest of her days.
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Post by Mustang51 on Nov 9, 2014 11:43:25 GMT 12
The wheels of government grind slowly..... please let them not grind too slowly to secure this piece of NZ history for permanent display.
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Post by agalbraith on Jan 1, 2015 8:52:46 GMT 12
I see the price has been reduced and the owner is open to trades. I would consider swapping my Auster T7, but would want him to throw in a few extra bucks or pay to ship it to NZ.....LOL!
Maybe Wigram should swap the P-40F/E or whatever you want to call it now for it?? That way the P-40 might live again as what she should be and we get a genuine Corsair project back??? OK ducking for cover.....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 1, 2015 14:56:33 GMT 12
I wonder if they could trade an Iroquois for it.
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Post by aeromedia on Jan 1, 2015 18:07:09 GMT 12
There is a dialogue going on between the relevant parties. My approach to Minister Barry received a written response basically saying it doesn't fall within the Arts Culture and Heritage funding criteria. (Which I find utterly staggering ! ) It may well qualify through lotteries for up to two thirds but the time lines are long, the applications are open right now with a decision in June. And yes the parties are well aware of the price reduction.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 1, 2015 18:37:21 GMT 12
Why don't we swap them Kim Dotcom? The Yanks really want him.
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